Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo Y23

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y23 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 750,481); the Apple iPhone 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 49
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 46
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 2318
  • Lighter: 177g vs 179g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3692 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo Y23, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Vivo Y23
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2156126 750481
Geekbench Single 3608 936
Geekbench Multi 8810 2318
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 40W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 177 g 179 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
67/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -187.3%
750481 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads Vivo Y23 by 187.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo Y23?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.